Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- New York Jets coach Rex Ryan was
fined $75,000 by the National Football League for directing a
profanity at a fan during the team’s loss to the Patriots on
Nov. 13.

Corry Rush, a National Football League spokesman, confirmed
the fine in an e-mail.

The incident occurred as Ryan was leaving the field during
halftime of the team’s 37-16 loss to New England at MetLife
Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ryan responded to
criticism from a fan with profanity. The coach apologized the
following day.

It’s the second time Ryan has been fined while with the
Jets. In February 2010, Ryan was fined $50,000 for making an
obscene gesture at a mixed martial arts event in Miami.